Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS100

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS100, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G7 (16MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is very similar but the G7 (Four Thirds) and ZS100 (1") come with different sensor sizing.

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The G7 was unveiled 7 months earlier than the ZS100 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the G7 matches up against the ZS100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The full galleries are available at Panasonic G7 Gallery & Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G7 provides outer measurements of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS100 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the G7 and the ZS100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G7 and ZS100 is 71 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 and ZS100.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G7 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS100 will offer extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged G7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.